5 Shipwreck Coppers - Identification Help

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 11 / Views: 2,765
throughtheireyes Valued Member 477 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 1:15 pm These may not be able to be identified but if any can help would be greatly appreciated. I picked them up for VERY cheap and know they aren't worth much. I like the history of such coins though. Thanks in advance, Blair 1.64 grams 7.99 Grams 1.84 Grams 1.25 Grams 1.21 Grams Report this Post to the Staff

Coopertron5000 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 516 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 5:11 pm Number 4 - Polish - Lithuanian Commonwealth Jan II 1/3 Grosza 1660-1668 KM 50 Hope this helps. Report this Post to the Staff
throughtheireyes Valued Member 477 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 5:48 pm It does thank you! I also figured out #5 is a 1603 2 Maravedis - Felipe III KM-3.? Report this Post to the Staff
Coopertron5000 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 516 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 5:51 pm Ah beat me to it! Certainly looks like it to me. Report this Post to the Staff
throughtheireyes Valued Member 477 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 5:57 pm Yes I can actually read the lettering and date on the reverse and it matches up. Report this Post to the Staff
Coopertron5000 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 516 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 6:07 pm Brilliant Im unsure of the last 3 unfortunately. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34442 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 6:23 pm The first one looks like a Roman bronze to me. Numbers two and three are likely also ancient Rome, but I am less sure. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/27/2017 7:09 pm The first one looks like Constantius II from the Fallen Horseman series. The second one looks Roman too. Report this Post to the Staff
Petrus Pillar of the Community Belgium 2895 Posts	Posted 07/29/2017 08:08 am the polish solidus should have this legend: SOLIdus MAGnus DUCatus Lithuaniae Under the horse is the privy mark HKPL: IOAN Casimir REX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_II_Casimir_Vasa Under the head: TLB: 1660-66 Titus Livijus Boratinis, Tenant That is the reason why these coins are called boratynka: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boratynka Boratinis has made a lot of profit striking these coins.... Since some months a new catalog was made for these coins by Cezary Wolski: https://picclick.com/CATALOGUE-POPU...8801523.html There are more than 1000 differences in these coins. here is some more info: https://en.numista.com/forum/topic44759.html https://en.numista.com/forum/topic54263.html Report this Post to the Staff
Pertinax Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2135 Posts	Posted 07/29/2017 09:21 am A nice looking catalogue. However, at $89 for such a short period and in Polish only, I'll give it a miss. Report this Post to the Staff
Petrus Pillar of the Community Belgium 2895 Posts	Posted 07/29/2017 5:07 pm If have paid mine €49. For people who have these coins, not much. Just google a little bit. But indeed, for one coin.... Report this Post to the Staff
giedrius Valued Member Lithuania 386 Posts	Posted 08/02/2017 02:06 am Another link to catalogue of Polish-Lithuanian copper shillings. http://forum.tpzn.pl/index.php/topic,10549.0.html This book -really great work of Cezary Wolski. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 11 / Views: 2,765

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: Identification: Unidentified Coins, Medals, and Tokens

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.29 seconds to rattle this change.